Adult and Children Water Safety Program

Building confidence, skills and safer waterways.

Water safety is important for everyone, no matter your age, background, or experience around water.

The Adult and Children Water Safety Program is a friendly community program designed for families, adults and children of all backgrounds to learn essential water safety skills in a safe and welcoming environment.

This program empowers adults and children with the practical knowledge, lifesaving skills and confidence to stay safe in and around water.

It is suitable for people from all cultures and backgrounds, and no swimming experience is required.

We welcome:

• Adults of all ages,

• Children from 6 months and older,

• Families and individuals,

• People who are new to swimming or returning after time away,

• Multicultural and culturally diverse community members.

What the program includes

Participants will learn:

• Basic water safety rules

• How to stay safe in pools and around water

• Stroke development and swimming confidence

• Water safety and survival skills

• Dry and wet rescue techniques

• CPR training and community first aid awareness

• How to respond calmly in an emergency

Sessions are delivered in a safe, supportive environment and adjusted to suit different abilities.

Session Structure

• Session One: Pool - 22 February, 2026

• Session Two: Pool - 1 March, 2026

• Session Three: Pool - 8 March, 2026

• Session Four: Pool - 15 March, 2026

• Session Five: Pool - 22 March, 2026

• Session Six: First Aid and CPR Awareness - 29 March, 2026

• Session Seven: Celebration, Fun Day and Certificate Presentation - 12 April, 2026

• Session Eight: Optional HLTAID011 Provide First Aid course for up to 10 adults - 19 April, 2026

*Excludes 5 April Public Holiday.

RTO No. 0996